Finally, Someone Pays for Iraq War Lies—Brian Williams Finally, Someone Pays for Iraq War Lies—Brian Williams
The sacrificial lamb for a decade of profit-driven tale-spinning.
Feb 12, 2015 / Leslie Savan
February 12, 1924: George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ Premieres in New York February 12, 1924: George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ Premieres in New York
It was “a new chapter to our musical history,” The Nation’s reviewer averred.
Feb 12, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac
Gentrification Is the Real Scandal Surrounding Jackie Robinson West Gentrification Is the Real Scandal Surrounding Jackie Robinson West
The Little League baseball champions from Chicago are being victimized by adults willfully ignorant of the realities of twenty-first-century cities.
Feb 12, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Arming Ukraine Is Not the Answer Arming Ukraine Is Not the Answer
Stephen F. Cohen talks with Larry King about how Obama's Ukraine policy is threatening our national security.
Feb 11, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
Why Syrian Refugees Risk the ‘Journey of Death’ to Europe Why Syrian Refugees Risk the ‘Journey of Death’ to Europe
The crisis shows no signs of ending, and Egypt is no refuge. Europe must do more to take them in.
Feb 11, 2015 / Feature / Priyanka Motaparthy
Is Pacifica Radio Worth Saving? Is Pacifica Radio Worth Saving?
Once a beacon of progressive programming, the network is now beset by financial woes and infighting.
Feb 11, 2015 / Feature / Matthew Lasar
Democrats Really Want a Contest for Their Party’s Presidential Nod Democrats Really Want a Contest for Their Party’s Presidential Nod
A new poll finds real interest in Elizabeth Warren, and in a multi-candidate race.
Feb 11, 2015 / John Nichols
With These Hires, Congress Becomes Even More Like a Corporation With These Hires, Congress Becomes Even More Like a Corporation
Several former lobbyists and executives are working crucial staff positions in the new Congress.
Why Arming the Ukrainian Government Would Be Disastrous Why Arming the Ukrainian Government Would Be Disastrous
It would lead to more killing and end the last remnants of cooperation between Washington and Moscow.
Feb 11, 2015 / The Editors
Netanyahu Dreams of Riding an Elephant Into Congress Netanyahu Dreams of Riding an Elephant Into Congress
The Israel PM’s visit can hardly get more outrageous.
Feb 11, 2015 / Eli Valley